Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva, Switzerland

Second- and third-year students interested in international human rights and humanitarian law will get a chance to study in Geneva, the city that originated some of the most important advancements in international law for humanitarian concerns.

At the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, Switzerland, students can select from courses covering the full spectrum of international law topics at one of the leading centers for public international law research and scholarship. Classes, taught in both French and English, include United Nations law, international environmental law, WTO law and international contracts.

Students gain a unique perspective on international affairs in Geneva, which is home to over 200 international organizations, including the World Health Organization, the World Trade Organization and the U.N. High Commission on Refugees. Fall or Spring Semester.